closure

Everyday

1. The closing of a place or business, for a time or for ever (the closure of the road). tree →
2. A feeling that something sad or upsetting has ended and you can move on. tree →
3. Something that closes a thing, like a lid or zip (formal). tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and safety: road closures, school closures for snow, factory closures. In feelings: «getting closure» after a loss or argument. Formal exam voice: «the closure of the facility».

Examples

• The road closure made us late. tree →
• Snow caused the closure of all the schools. tree →
• The factory closure meant many people lost their jobs. tree →
• Saying goodbye gave her closure. tree →
• Check the bottle's closure is tight. tree →
• There will be a bridge closure all weekend. tree →

Note

Countable for each closing event (closures), uncountable for the feeling. Verb: close. In maths problems, «a closure of 3 days» means 3 fewer days open.